HP StoreOnce VSA 1.1 Software Release Notes (TC458-96015, December 2013)

5. Run the command manage to change the password for the HPresetpassword user. At the prompts
provide:
• (current) UNIX password: the default at installation is hpresetpassword
• New UNIX password: the new password should be strong and memorable; it will not be
accepted if it is weak, for example a dictionary name
• Retype new UNIX password:re-enter the new password to confirm it
6. Type exit to log out.
7. Store the new password securely in an offline Password Security tool.
To reset the password for the local Admin user
1. Gain access to the Virtual Machine console. Right click on the Virtual Machine in vCenter and
select Open Console.
2. At the Login prompt type: HPresetpassword
3. When prompted for the password enter the current password. The default is hpresetpassword,
but if you are following best practices you will have changed this after installation.
4. Once logged in a list of available commands will be presented.
5. Type reset; this will immediately reset the default password of the Admin user to admin.
6. Type exit to log out.
Effective date
September 27, 2013
6 Effective date